Bill > A00674

This bill establishes an independent intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) ombudsperson program within the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. The program's primary purpose is to help individuals with I/DD ensure they receive appropriate managed care coverage that meets their individual service needs. The ombudsperson will identify, investigate, refer, and resolve complaints made by consumers or providers regarding managed care organization coverage and network adequacy for I/DD services and supports. The bill allows the commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to allocate and distribute funds for this program, but only after conducting a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process to select the most suitable organization to run the ombudsperson program. This approach aims to create an independent advocacy resource for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to address their healthcare and support service concerns. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, providing time for implementation and preparation of the program.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A674